Ireland has officially passed the European fiscal treaty which sets strict new budget rules with a resounding referendum majority of 955,091 to 629,088 in favour, 60.3%, returning officer Riona Ni Flanghaile has confirmed.

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With results in from 22 out of 43 constituencies, 59.8% have voted in favour of the EU fiscal treaty in the Irish referendum. Only three constituencies - Donegal North East, Donegal South West and Dublin South West - have voted No.